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  • 5 out of 5

    The Shakespeare book (series big ideas simply explaned)

     1000
    Publisher: A Dorling Kindersley Book
    Author: DK
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    "All the world's a stage", William Shakespeare wrote, "And all the men and women merely players." Sit back as the curtain goes up on the dramas, sonnets, and life of one of the greatest writers in the English language.

    Shakespeare wrote or contributed to more than 40 plays, ranging from romantic comedies to the profound tragedy King Lear, as well as 154 sonnets. The Shakespeare Book has visual plot summaries of each one, with diagrams to show the intricate web of relationships in plays such as A Midsummer's Night Dream. Commentaries explain Shakespeare's sources and set each drama in context, revealing, for instance, how the warring Protestants and Catholics of his day are mirrored in Romeo and Juliet's Montagues and Capulets.

    Written in plain English and packed with graphics and illustrations, The Shakespeare Book illumines the Bard's world - his marriage, businesses, and friends - and explains how his works became an enduring phenomenon.
    This is also the key to help you decode quickly for more obscure plays. All plays and major works are discussed in a very accessible aspect. Each chapter focuses on a play and has a brief summary, which is the overwhelming theme, the famous lines, the list of characters, settings and dates, plus the timeline and context of the play. The book is presented in a stylish modern graphic art design, with images and images of famous performances and films.

    Whether you're in need of a guide through complex storylines and unfamiliar language, or you're looking for a new perspective on his beloved plays and sonnets. I firmly believe this indispensable Shakespear anthology will help you fully appreciate Shakespeare, a true man and writer of all time.

    Whether you're a newcomer to Shakespeare or a longtime fan of the works, young or old, this is a useful and interesting book.
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    Treasure Planet

     100
    Publisher: Ladybird Books
    Author: Unknown
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    Optical Illusions

     100
    Publisher: Parragon
    Author: Inga Menkhoff
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  • 5 out of 5

    THE ASTRONOMY BOOK- BIG IDEAS SIMPLY EXPLAINED

    1000
    Publisher: A Dorling Kindersley Book
    Author: DK
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    "We are living through part of the time on the cosmic calendar known as the Age of Intelligence - The Age of Stars (which began more than 13 billion years ago). Stars generate energy in the form of light, heat and warmth. They also double as chemical plants, laboratories to stir and blend elements, the birthplace of life, or where components of life are made." How do I know it? Precisely because of this astronomical encyclopedia.

     As an essential guide to important developments in astronomy, telling the story of our ideas about the space, time, and physics of the universe from ancient times to the present day, all of which will be included in DK's Book of Astronomy.
     From planets and stars to black holes and the Big Bang, the opportunity to experience the journey through the wonders of the universe. With topics ranging from the Copernicus Revolution to recent confusing theories of science, the Book of Astronomy uses vulcanization, graphics, and illustrations to help clarify elusive concepts and explain nearly 100 major astronomical ideas. Includes biographies of key astronomers throughout the ages such as Ptolemy, Galileo, Newton, Hubble and Hawking.
     This is not just about astronomy, but the history of astronomy. Starting with the ancient Greeks and Chinese, and tediously passing through all the remarkable scientists who have discovered anything through each era. Only when you learn and discover 7/8 of these astronomical books will you really be an astronomer. On the other hand is that in presenting older scientists through history, they are also presenting ideas and theories that are now outdated or rejected.

     How do we measure the Universe? Where is the event horizon? What is dark matter? Now you can find out all the answers to these questions and so much more in this inquisitive book about our Universe!
  • 5 out of 5

    The Sherlock Holmes Book(Series Big Ideas Simply Explained)

     1000
    Publisher: A Dorling Kindersley Book
    Author: DK
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    The Sherlock Holmes Book, the latest in DK's award-winning Big Ideas Simply Explained series, tackles the most "elementary" of subjects - the world of Sherlock Holmes, as told by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

    The Sherlock Holmes Book is packed with witty illustrations, clear graphics, and memorable quotes that make it the perfect Sherlock Holmes guide, covering every case of the world's greatest detective, from A Study in Scarlet to The Adventure of Shoscombe Old Place, placing the stories in a wider context.
    The book chronicles every case of the world's greatest detective and his assistant, Dr. Watson. The game is ongoing and now you can discover every detail about the world of Sherlock Holmes. From the first novel A Study in Scarlet, to that masterpiece The Hound of the Baskervilles and the detective's last story, The Adventures of Shoscombe Old Place, The Sherlock Holmes Book explores every aspect of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most memorable creation. Explore how Holmes came to his conclusions through reasoning reasoning, plus in-depth biographies of the protagonists, from Holmes and Watson to Inspector Lestrade, Ms. Hudson and the detective's mortal enemy, Professor Moriarty. Whether you're a fan of books, movies or TV shows, The Sherlock Holmes Book offers everything you want to know about the world-famous Sleuth and his stories.
    This is an absolute must-read book for any fan of the Great Detective and his loyal friend, Dr. Watson. I have been and always have been a mystery fan. Puzzles, clues, chases and satisfying mental clicks as the final pieces of the puzzle fall into place. This book covers every short story and novel detailing the plot, provides analysis, historical content, is packed with detailed plot summaries, a full analysis of the main characters and themes. It also provides a biography of the author, a broader view of the world of Sherlock Holmes, and further Holmes stories and adaptations.

    And really, is there a more iconic mysterious character than Sherlock Holmes?
  • 5 out of 5

    The Psychology Book (Series Big Ideas Simply Explained)

     1000
    Publisher: A Dorling Kindersley Book
    Author: DK
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    The Psychology Book DK is your visual guide to the vivid and fascinating visual world of human behavior. Explore how we learn, become emotionally engaged with others, and develop coping mechanisms to deal with adversity, or how to integrate within a group.
    Get to know key thinkers, from Freud and Jung to Elizabeth Loftus and Melanie Klein, and follow charting and timeline studies.

    The Psychology Book by DK is filled with profiles of the work of psychologists and psychoanalysts. The book describes psychology as coming from the Greek “psyche” meaning “soul” or “mind.” “Logia” is a “study” or “account.” These definitions give an overall idea what psychology means.
    Psychology developed from its roots of philosophy, through behaviorism, psychotherapy, and the study of the cognitive, social, and developmental psychology, to the psychology of difference.     These many branches cover the whole spectrum of mental life and human and animal behavior. These areas have overlapped with many other disciplines. In many ways psychology has influenced decisions made in government, business, industry, advertising, and the mass media. It has given us ideas that have changed the way people think.
     In 1879, Wilhelm Wundt founded the very first laboratory of experimental psychology at Leipzig University in Germany, and departments of psychology began springing up across Europe and the United States. The scientific method was applied to questions concerning perception, consciousness, memory, learning, and intelligence. These early practices produced a wealth of theories. “Behaviorists” designed experiments to observe THE behavior of animals in carefully monitored settings. Later these theories were used in human experiments.
     The mid-20th century witnessed the cognitive revolution with advances in neuroscience. There was an evolution from Freudian psychology to cognitive therapy that led to new improvements in mental health treatments, and proved a model for the unconscious, human drives, and behavior. At the beginning of the 21st century cognitive psychology was still dominant with an effect on neuroscience, education, and economics. It has even influenced the nature-nurture debate in the light of recent discoveries in genetics and neuroscience.

    With pithy explanations of different schools of psychology including psychotherapy, cognitive psychology, and behaviourism, this is an ideal reference whether you're a student, or a general reader. It's your authoritative guide to over 100 key ideas, theories, and conditions, including the collective unconscious, the "selfish" gene, false memory, psychiatric disorders, and autism.

    If you're fascinated by the human mind, The Psychology Book is both an invaluable reference and illuminating read.

     
  • 5 out of 5

    THE BUSINESS BOOK- BIG IDEAS SIMPLY EXPLAINED

    1000
    Publisher: Dk Limited
    Author: Dorling Kindersley
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    You want to start researching business with 3K (no capital, no relationships, no skills,..)?
    Don't you just want to learn business domestically and internationally?
    You aspire to build a professional business brand?
    All will be decoded in the The Business book of DK.
    You can achieve your business dream. Beat the odds in business as you learn from the best people — including Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates — and turn your idea into a great and profitable business.
    The Business Book helps you over the hurdles facing every new business, such as finding a gap in the market, securing finance, employing people, and creating an eye-catching brand. It is a plain-speaking visual guide to 80 of the most important commerce theories including chaos theory, critical path analysis, market mapping, and the MABA matrix.


    Its graphics and flow diagrams demystify complicated concepts and explain the ideas of seminal business thinkers, such as Malcolm Gladwell's "tipping point" or Michael Porter's "five forces". It shows that you can succeed with stories of rags-to-riches entrepreneurs, including the founders of Hewlett-Packard, who began their global enterprise from their garage.

    Packed with creative graphics and simple explanations of business concepts, from risk management and alternative business models to leadership and effective thinking outside the box, The Business Book covers every aspect of business management.
    Big ideas make great thinkers and business leaders. From Adam Smith and Andrew Carnegie to the aforemented Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, The Business Book is perfect for college students, entrepreneurs, or anyone interested in how the business works.
    Business books are the perfect pocketbook for the main theories of business and business management.
     
  • 5 out of 5

    THE SCIENCE BOOK- BIG IDEAS SIMPLY EXPLAINED

    1000
    Publisher: Dk Limited
    Author: Dorling Kindersley
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     Discover 80 trail-blazing scientific ideas, which underpin our modern world, giving us everything from antibiotics to gene therapy, electricity to space rockets and batteries to smart phones.

    What is string theory or black holes? And who discovered gravity and radiation? The Science Book presents the fascinating story behind these and other of the world’s most important concepts in maths, chemistry, physics and biology in plain English, with easy to grasp “mind maps” and eye-catching artworks.

    Albert Einstein once quoted Isaac Newton: “If I have seen further than others, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” Follow context panels in The Science Book to trace how one scientist’s ideas informed the next. See, for example, how Alan Turinnbg’s “universal computing machine” in the 1940s led to smart phones, or how Carl Linnaeus’s classifications led to Darwin’s theory of evolution, the sequencing of the human genome and lifesaving gene therapies.

    I really love this book, with its excellent installation, which is very accessible. It may be suitable for children over the age of 10 who like to explore early and it's a great book for adults who want to refresh their knowledge. What's more, I love how the book's layout and how science is placed in its historical and time context – making it all in the most harmonious way.

    Part of the popular Big Ideas series, The Science Book is the perfect way to explore this fascinating subject. Big Ideas Simply Explained series uses creative design and innovative graphics along with straightforward and engaging writing to make complex subjects easier to understand. With over 7 million copies worldwide sold to date, these award-winning books provide just the information needed for students, families, or anyone interested in concise, thought-provoking refreshers on a single subject.
  • 5 out of 5

    THE MYTHOLOGY BOOK- BIG IDEAS SIMPLY EXPLAINED

    1000
    Publisher: Dk Limited
    Author: Dorling Kindersley
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     The Mythology book enters the world of myths and legends with this unforgettable compendium that spans the centuries and crosses the continents to share the greatest stories of all time.

     Sit back and enjoy more than 80 classic myths retold for the modern reader with engaging text and eye-catching graphics.

     This is a part of the Big Ideas series, The Mythology Book introduces the great and the good, from the gods of ancient Greece to the stories of the Cherokee People of North America. Going beyond the ancient worlds, this book brings to life influential tales of Aboriginal Australians and the Aztecs, each packed with compelling characters, plot twists and turns, and incredible insight into human existence.

    Discover the lessons behind every story and get to the heart of cultures far and wide through the inspiring narratives that capture the way communities work together to make sense of the world around them.

    This is essential reading for everyone who delights in stories of imagination, action, and adventure, taking new generations back in time to love and learn from the stories of the past.
    How have stories shaped society? Spanning millennia and exploring more than 80 classic myths and legends ​— including timeless tales of mischievous Loki, cunning Anansi, and brave Prometheus — this entertaining and educational audiobook is perfect for anyone who enjoys an intriguing history… or a good yarn! Performed by an Earphones Award–winning narrator.

    This series is great to have as a writer as a source reference as it not only gives a quick rundown of subjects but gives exacting sources for them so the reader (or writer in my case) can go to it to explore the complexities further. As well The Mythology book is well rounded bringing the mythologies of the African and other cultures into the genre once only dealing with Greek, Roman, and Egyptian mythos.
     
  • 5 out of 5

    Usborne- Philosophy for Beginners

     500
    Publisher: Usborne Pblishing Ltd
    Author: AKPOJARO, FIRTH & LACEY
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    "Philosophy is a way of thinking about things- from what the world around us is like, to what beauty is, to the existence of God. These are BIG questions, and to get the bottom of them, philosophers ask BIG questions."
    Have you ever been asked "How can you be sure that the sun will rise tomorrow?" Or something like "I don't think your friend is beautiful!?". It seems that the question and answer always revolves around us, and maybe each person will have his or her own answer. Why is there such a difference in perception?!

     Philosophy for beginners is the answer for me. It not only appears alone, but it is a separate and very wide field for us to explore. In the first pages of research, the book shows us the aspects in which Philosophy appears including Epistemology, Religion, Mind, Metaphysics, Ethics, Aesthetics, Political Theory, Logic and language, etc. We appear and accompany human life in an invisible but extremely tight way. Those things are certain and it will become uncertain when you find out philosophy. "Is there a set of equal, free and happy laws that are suitable for all?".
     Particularly, from that one story through the lens of each person, it their own different lessons. This is because many philosophers have rejected the idea that language and words have a fixed definition. They argue that the meaning of a word depends on how it is used in a sentence, how it is expressed, and the language itself.
     In my opinion, this is like a journey of learning about different ways of thinking and behaving through psychology and philosophy. Not too many technical words, simple examples in normal life which accurately describe the problem posed through each page. Thanks to that, you can both learn philosophy out there and in yourself.
  • 5 out of 5

    Usborne- Economics for Beginners

    500
    Publisher: Usborne Pblishing Ltd
    Author: Bryan & Prentice
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    Have you ever wondered what economics is? Is it really just about money? Who are really in business called economists? Or who needs to know economics? Usborne- Economics for beginners will help you troubleshoot all those questions.
     Economics is simpler than we think, a group of people making decisions about what to do, what business is best for it to make economics. Sounds very easy, doesn't it? Like how sisters negotiate to share housework to get toys from their mother.
    Nobody has everything they need, all the time - so how can we do with what we have? Economics is all about understanding the choices we make to solve this problem. This informative book gives readers the easiest and most overview of economics as well as its relation to money in economics. Since ancient times, people have seen this for survival, they create goods and exchange them. But how to create products? Usborne demonstrates the formula below:
     resources + ideas + labour + capital = a complete product.
    The selection of the market, the costs, the competition, the risk, the global economy, ... are all wrapped up in this wonderful work.
     With its bright infographics, this informative book describes why markets are so important, how businesses figure out what to sell, how governments choose to run a country. There are many more questions are waiting for you to answer!
    Moreover, Usborne's quicklinks to websites are provided and attached to books, with the aim of encouraging more communication and interaction with this economic theme. Readers have the opportunity to learn more economic expansions, play quizzes and watch interesting videos. Hurry up to become a chiewsm member of the economy!

     
  • 5 out of 5

    Usborne- Politics for Beginners

    500
    Publisher: Usborne Pblishing Ltd
    Author: Frith Hore Stowell
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    Perhaps when it comes to Politics, many people show shy and boring faces, or too big to think about it, especially me! It wasn't until I found Usborne's book, which was a book for political beginners, who didn't know where to start and was frustrated with the quest for reference. So is politics something too macro, boring, dry and only for politicians? Let's find out more!
    Usborne- Politics for Beginners is a specific, clear guidebook on political field. Information provided from basic to detailed political systems, elections, voting and government as well as environmental issues, migration, feminism, human rights, freedom of expression and media news fake. All are explained in clear text and sensible and interesting infographic style illustrations.
    On the first pages, the subtle publisher creates a mind map synthesizes the fields that can have a strong impact on politics, accompanied by conundrums that provoke the curiosity of readers. Throughout this political handbook, there are always many witty dialogues that interpret the answer to a problem. For example, about the presidential election, why don't children have the right to vote? In other words, the children's ballot did not go into effect? The dialogue ends with a complete explanation providing the age of voting rights and the necessary responsibilities of a citizen to vote. Or one of the limitations of excessive free speech will also disrupt society by the fierce protests. In addition, the way to argue a matter properly, methodically and effectively is also incorporated here. Debate is a skill, in which we use this approach to make suggestions, present our views properly, and develop better society.

    This book raises many questions in educational way, and is also a springboard for many discussions about today's world. I have absolutely no doubt that it will inspire the next generation of political activists and game-changers. Because we always have to understand how something works before we step in and blow it up. It also means encouraging, sharing and sharing with children to approach and explore this field in the most comfortable, passionate and enthusiastic manner, so that they will no longer see Politics as a big barrier. I firmly believe that after reading this book many young children have dreams of becoming a politician, negotiator or president. Who knows !?